Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits5PrerequisiteSuccessful completion of Algebra II/Integrated Math 3 or Intermediate Algebra or through the Los Rios Math Placement Process AND one of the following: 1) CHEM 310 with a grade of "C" or better; or, 2) Previous chemistry course (such as CHEM 305, CHEM 309, or a full year of high school chemistry) with a grade of "C" or better AND a passing score on the Chemistry Assessment Test at American River College. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionThis course covers the basic principles of chemistry with an emphasis on chemical calculations, chemical reactions including balancing of complicated reduction-oxidation (REDOX) reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, atomic structure and bonding theories, ionic equations, solutions, intermolecular forces and phases of matter, and acid/base chemistry including titrations and pH. Laboratory work is devoted to investigations of the theoretical work discussed in lecture.Usually HeldMon Wed 5:30pm–6:50pm, Mon Wed 7:00pm–10:05pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:20am, Mon Wed 9:45am–12:50pm 